Kobalt 7pc universal sockets SAE & METRIC 14.99

[shocksandstrutz]

see pic i took at the local store

 

[03protege]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_237995-2542...x&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=kobalt+flex&facetInfo=

 

[RedFordTruck]

Haha I wish I still had some of my $10 off $10 coupons!!

 

[mjl44]

I picked up the metric set last night with my $10 coupon. Was going to post soon, but you beat me to it. Pretty good deal in my opinion. I didn't want to pay what the craftsmans are going for on ebay, for something i'd use occasionally.

 

[ishiboo]

I posted this deal in the other Kobalt thread... unfortunately only the metric are available online for some reason?

 

[ishiboo]

Nevermind. SAE set online is 86217 and IS available as well.

 

[TinKnocker]

ill think about buying some.

 

[t1r2u3s4t]

Thanks for the heads up. I bit it, and use one of the 10% coupon found here too http://slickdeals.net/f/5329642-UPD...-10-and-10-off-50-Coupon-codes-for-the-taking

 

[mtd240]

Bought one - thanks!

The 1/2 deep sockets are on sale for $19...almost got a set. Maybe I'll go back..

 

[RedFordTruck]

I may do an order online using coupons and pick up in store. How do these feel? I know theyre not USA, but I can assume Taiwan, not china?

 

[Subyroo651]

How do these feel? I know theyre not USA, but I can assume Taiwan, not china?

They feel like a budget priced tool. They seem light in weight for what they are but they are made in Taiwan. Haven't used them yet..

 

[ishiboo]

I may do an order online using coupons and pick up in store. How do these feel? I know theyre not USA, but I can assume Taiwan, not china?

Taiwan, not China. Great quality for the price. I have a couple mixed Pro-Grade (same manufacturer) flex sockets I use for work on the boats and they're just as nice as the rest of my Kobalt stuff.

 

[RedFordTruck]

How do they compare to the Craftsman USA flex sockets? Ive got a few assorted I picked up back during the 97 cent socket clearance.

 

[Stuey]

Holiday display?

 

[ishiboo]

Holiday display?

Yes, most stores have all the holiday deals out already, though most are not marked down. Lots of BF stuff is out regular price as well.

 

[turbodave]

Holiday display?

Yes, looks like a holiday display, was away from the normal tool area and over by lawn and garden at the Lowes I visited yesterday, mostly small tool sets that didn't interest me, but the flex sockets were why I stopped.

I've wanted to get a set of SAE flex sockets for a while now. I've got a set of metric ones from Northern tool, and these seem to be of similar quality, both sets made in Taiwan. I would have preferred 6point, but couldn't pass them up for the price. I also picked up a set of 1/2" drive SAE deep sockets for $19.99.

 

[Stuey]

Yes, most stores have all the holiday deals out already, though most are not marked down. Lots of BF stuff is out regular price as well.

Yes, looks like a holiday display, was away from the normal tool area and over by lawn and garden at the Lowes I visited yesterday, mostly small tool sets that didn't interest me, but the flex sockets were why I stopped.

I've wanted to get a set of SAE flex sockets for a while now. I've got a set of metric ones from Northern tool, and these seem to be of similar quality, both sets made in Taiwan. I would have preferred 6point, but couldn't pass them up for the price. I also picked up a set of 1/2" drive SAE deep sockets for $19.99.

Not mine. =(

I also checked Home Depot yesterday and they were moving around their displays at the back of the store.

 

[kunkernator]

I will seriously consider heading out to Lowes and picking these up. The only thing is that I have NEVER owned Kobalt tools. Are they decent quality? Is Lowes good about honoring the warranty?

 

[Richard Cranium]

I went in and they only had two sets of the metric (computer showed 18) Was at reg price on the floor, Rang up reg. price, but I had a screen shot, They called the mgr. who asked aren't you the guy on the 1/2 drill? Yes I am, Told the cashing to just give me the sale price in the pic. So take a screen shot of the price tag just in case.... Rich....

 

[vw_tdi]

damn, i need a 1/4 metric flex set. Thanks for posting this, though. Sent it off to my brother.

 

[ishiboo]

damn, i need a 1/4 metric flex set. Thanks for posting this, though. Sent it off to my brother.

They just got the 3/8 flex and crows feet, before that they had neither. I doubt Kobalt will be bringing those other sizes in with flex sockets at any time.

 

[vw_tdi]

ya, agreed....

 

[The Frisco Kid]

Went and picked up the only two there today! Thanks!!

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Nevermind. SAE set online is 86217 and IS available as well.

Tried searching, and apparently it's not available now?

 

[ATC]

My local Lowes still has them for $35...

 

[Fast LT1]

Damnit I just bought some two days ago for full price! SOAB!!!!!!

 

[kunkernator]

Damnit I just bought some two days ago for full price! SOAB!!!!!!

Bring your receipt in, I do not know about lowes specifically, but a lot of stores have a price-match policy for about 30 days after your purchase.

 

[RedFordTruck]

Damnit I just bought some two days ago for full price! SOAB!!!!!!

Either return the ones you bought, or Buy some at the reduced price and return them with the full price receipt.

 

[NC Fabricator25]

Thanks for the heads up on this deal, I just picked up a set of SAE and metric from the local Lowes in Gastonia, NC. Still had my $10 off $10 coupon, so both sets out the door were $21.29!

They feel like decent sockets, the chrome is really nice, most of the swivels are just right, but there are a couple sockets that feel a little loose. For the price though, I feel like these are a really good deal!

- David

 

[kunkernator]

The deal seems to be still active, although the display at my Lowes only has one metric set left.

 

[jason1]

Nevermind. SAE set online is 86217 and IS available as well.

Anyone have a link?

 

[BeaverPuncher]

I looked at those a couple days ago. Nice flex sockets for the price but no 14mm which kinda stinks.

 

[jason1]

Anyone have a link?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_236279-2232...ket+extension&Ns=p_product_price|1&facetInfo=

 

[jason1]

Anyone have a link?

Here:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_236279-2232...ket+extension&Ns=p_product_price|1&facetInfo=

 

[jason1]

Anyone have a link?

Here:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_236279-2232...ket+extension&Ns=p_product_price|1&facetInfo=

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Just picked up SAE and Metric about an hour ago. Still a good amount of them at the local Lowes (they're at the bottom of the shelf, not on any sale rack so I don't think a lot of folks have noticed)

It would be annoying not having the 14mm if I had only bought the Metric, but I have the 9/16, so should be fine.

 

[BeaverPuncher]

Just picked up SAE and Metric about an hour ago. Still a good amount of them at the local Lowes (they're at the bottom of the shelf, not on any sale rack so I don't think a lot of folks have noticed)

It would be annoying not having the 14mm if I had only bought the Metric, but I have the 9/16, so should be fine.

I agree about the 9/16 but its nice to have a 14mm if you are just grabbing the metric set to take with you. I usually buy kobalt stuff to put in my trackday box and big four bikes are metric. Just preference but still a awesome deal.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I agree about the 9/16 but its nice to have a 14mm if you are just grabbing the metric set to take with you. I usually buy kobalt stuff to put in my trackday box and big four bikes are metric. Just preference but still a awesome deal.

Not arguing at all, I hate when metric skips. This is the first set I've actually bought that has a skip in it, and I only purchased because of the sale price.

 

[BeaverPuncher]

Ill be dragging my sorry **** up there tomorrow to purchase both sets. The willpower is weak with this one.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

The willpower is weak with this one.

I'm with you on that one. I in NO way had the money to burn on those and the 1/2" drive deep metric set tonight. But I did, and will use the hell out of them.